Monday, July 28, 2008

So you find yourself in San Diego, whether it be living or visiting, and looking for some entertainment for under 5 bucks. Easy! Here is a list of my favorite events that you can enjoy with a little help from Abe (Lincoln that is).

Flamenco!, free

Enjoy a free show from Anthony Carcia every Saturday at the Sky Lounge at Sheraton Suites. Thursday-Saturday from 5-7pm. Bonus: Can you say Happy Hour makes a cheap dinner?

Passport to Balboa Park, $3.00 per Museum

Get culture overload and enjoy seven days of museum visiting at Balboa Park. The Passport is valid for seven consecutive days, and includes one admission to each of the 13 attractions; the price for the passport total is $39.00 for adults (averages to $3 per museum) and $21.00 for kids (averages to $1.62 per museum). Participating museums:

Japanese Friendship Garden

Mingei International Museum

Museum of Photographic Arts

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

San Diego Air and Space Museum

SDAI- Museum of the Living Artist

San Diego Automotive Museum

Museum of San Diego History

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Museum of Art

San Diego Museum of Man

San Diego Natual History Museum

San Diego Hall of Champions

Free Museum Tuesdays, free

So you're flexible and don't feel much like buying the passport? Well follow this schedule and every Tuesday you can experience select museums for free:

First TuesdayReuben H. Fleet Science Center,Centro Cultural de la RazaModel Railroad Museum***Natural History Museum****** Free to San Diego County Residents and Active Military only

Second TuesdayMuseum of Photographic Arts,Museum of San Diego HistoryVeterans’ Museum and Memorial Center

Third TuesdaySan Diego Art InstituteSan Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego Museum of ManJapanese Friendship Garden ****** Free to San Diego County Residents and Active Military onlyMingei International Museum

Fourth TuesdaySan Diego Air & Space Museum*** (See Special Information following museum listings)San Diego Automotive Museum (last admission 3:45pm) **San Diego Hall of Champions***House of Pacific Relations International Cottages*** Free to San Diego County Residents and Active Military only

Ok, so this one is a dollar over BUT these races are a huge thing here in San Diego. Located in Del Mar, you can not only enjoy a fun sport, but soak in the great sights of the beautiful Del Mar community. Also, if you happen to be free on Fridays stop by for the weekly concert that is free with admission. With concerts like: Gavin Rossdale, Gnarls Barkley, Ziggy Marley and Devo you're getting a killer deal.

La Jolla Cove, free

This hot sport is not only walking distance from the commercial area of La Jolla (read: shops), but is probably the best beach around. Bring your flippers and goggles for a little snorkling and check out the tide pools with all sorts of creatures in them.

Annual Julian Fall Apple Festival, free

9/15– 11/15

Julian is a town about an hour northeast of San Diego. Their known around here for their apple harvest (and thus apple pie) and many San Diegans enjoy day trips here to remember what fall is like around the rest of the country. Make some time to head up there for their Festival and enjoy autumn foliage, arts shows, entertainment and seasonal foods, such as apple pie and cider. Roadside stands offer fresh local apples, pears and homemade cider.